Practice Comparative Analysis with Interrupt-Driven I/O - 28.7 | 28. Lecture – 35 | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

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What does DMA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think of the purpose of DMA in data transfer.

Question 2

Easy

What is one key benefit of using DMA?

💡 Hint: Consider how CPU workloads are managed.

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Question 1

What method does DMA use for data transfer?

  • Through CPU processing
  • Direct transfer without CPU intervention
  • Using interrupts

💡 Hint: Remember the role of DMA in reducing CPU tasks.

Question 2

True or False: Interrupt-driven I/O allows CPU multitasking during data transfers.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how the CPU handles interrupts.

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Question 1

Describe the implications of using DMA in data-intensive applications like video editing software. How does it affect overall performance?

💡 Hint: Consider how DMA's operation contrasts with traditional data handling.

Question 2

Evaluate a scenario where interrupt-driven I/O could be problematic in a high-speed network environment. Illustrate how DMA could resolve these issues.

💡 Hint: Think about data flow and speed in network communications.

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